On The Runs 85 - Neil Murphy - Return of Pizza Gut

12/05/23 • 124 min

Neil is back! A listener favorite back in 2022, A Florida Man with the perfect gut to hold a slice of Pizza and hair that could rival Thor! He's a legend in the Spartans community who can carry the boats and stays hard the entire time. He likes to embrace poop flumes from a porta potty to warm his thin Florida blood. The creator of Blow Gurt that will clear our your digestive system and he back to clear out Erika's sinuses for our final episode of the year, Neil Murphy, welcome back to the On The Runs Podcast.
Neil and Erika discuss various topics related to ultra running. They talk about the quirks and unique habits of ultra runners, including Neil's love for cheese and Erika's fascination with targeted ads. They also discuss training strategies, nutrition, and the importance of trying new things during long runs. Neil shares his aspirations to participate in races like Badwater and the challenges he faces in qualifying for them. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about Neil's cat and future race plans.
This episode had no limits! Off The Rails, minimal editing, raw dog sandpaper no lube finish! Listen at your own discretion.
Takeaways

Ultra runners have unique quirks and habits that help them during races.
Targeted ads can be both amusing and invasive.
Trying new foods and strategies during training runs can help determine what works best for an individual.
Participating in ultra races requires dedication, training, and a love for pushing one's limits.
Having a supportive crew and a sense of humor can make the ultra running experience more enjoyable.

The outro will drop on Thursdays this week!

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Ultra runners have unique quirks and habits that help them during races.
Targeted ads can be both amusing and invasive.
Trying new foods and strategies during training runs can help determine what works best for an individual.
Participating in ultra races requires dedication, training, and a love for pushing one's limits.
Having a supportive crew and a sense of humor can make the ultra running experience more enjoyable.

The outro will drop on Thursdays this week!

Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community

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OTR LIVE - Jen Steele - Chicago Marathon

Jen Steele is back and joined us LIVE on YouTube too tell us all about the Chicago Marathon and getting her redemption at this race from her first time in Chicago 5 years earlier.
We catch up with Jen, and besides sharing her Chicago story and talks about her first Ultra coming up in January plus we got a Code Brown from her at the end!
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The Outro 85

In this special edition of "The Outro", Knute and Erika discuss various topics, including the recent episode with Neil Murphy, playing Pokemon Go, the Western States lottery drawing, Mikala Shremshock's selection for the race, and Knute's training progress. They also talk about the new rail trail in Manchester and the need for a tunnel in the Derry Rail Trail. The episode concludes with Knute's encounter with Scott Black. In this episode, Erika and Knute discuss their nerves about the Chicago drawing and the logistical planning involved if they get in. They also talk about balancing multiple races and events, including their desire for a PR in Chicago. They share their uncertainty about future plans and their upcoming break. Knute talks about his home improvement projects, and they discuss engaging with listeners and reviews. They reflect on the impact of the podcast on listeners and share their plans for a Christmas special and end-of-year recap. They end with holiday wishes and a reminder to stretch.

Takeaways

The podcast celebrates 85 episodes and two years of existence.
Erika enjoys playing Pokemon Go and shares her experience with the game.
Michaela Shremshock is selected for the Western States race.
Knute wins a raffle for Peak Recovery and plans to try cryotherapy.
The need for a tunnel in the Derry Rail Trail is discussed. The anticipation and nerves surrounding the Chicago drawing
The importance of logistical planning for races and events
Balancing multiple races and events can be challenging
Desire for a personal record in a race
Uncertainty about future plans and balancing commitments
Taking a break and focusing on self-care
Engaging with listeners and appreciating their support
The impact of the podcast on listeners
Plans for a Christmas special and end-of-year recap
Holiday wishes and a reminder to stretch

Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community